42 U.S.C. § 1881a : US Code - Section 1881A: Alan T. Waterman Award

Search 42 U.S.C. § 1881a : US Code - Section 1881A: Alan T. Waterman Award

(a) Establishment; amounts; terms
The National Science Foundation is authorized to establish the
Alan T. Waterman Award for research or advanced study in the
mathematical, physical, medical, biological, engineering,
behavioral, social, or other sciences. The award authorized by this
section shall consist of a suitable medal and a grant to support
further research or study by the recipient. The National Science
Board will periodically establish the amounts and terms of such
grants under this section.
(b) Purpose
Awards under this section shall be made to recognize and
encourage the work of younger scientists whose capabilities and
accomplishments show exceptional promise of significant future
achievement.
(c) Number
No more than one award shall be made under this section in any
one fiscal year.